Kennebunk Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.34° N 70.51° W

Kennebunk Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kennebunk Beach sea temperature is
19.2° C
1.9° 

Kennebunk Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kennebunk Beach surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, SSE swell with 201 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with SSE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kennebunk Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Kennebunk Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kennebunk Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 22nd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 22nd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 20th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kennebunk Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—this is a quiet stretch for Kennebunk Beach. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat, with only a few moments that might get you out of the water, but nothing to get excited about. The whole run’s a bit of a write-off, but let’s break it down.

The first real surf to mention is on Sunday, July 19th . We’re looking at a small bump, around 3 ft of swell coming out of the SE, with a period of just 5 seconds. That’s short-period junk, and the combined energy is only 57 (weak). The morning's got a light offshore breeze from the ENE, so it’ll be clean. But honestly, it’s tiny and weak. Not worth paddling out for unless you’re desperate. The afternoon gets a bit cross-onshore, so it’ll chop up.

A few days later, Tuesday, July 21st , the swell picks up a notch to 4 ft from the S, but the period is still short at 5 seconds. The combined energy is 117 (moderate), so there’s a bit more push. But the morning wind is onshore from the WSW at 6 mph, which is rubbish. The afternoon goes cross-shore with a WNW breeze, but it’s still messy. This isn’t the day.

The next standout is Monday, July 28th . Swell is 4 ft from the SSE, with a period of 6 to 7 seconds. The combined energy climbs to 150 (moderate) by Tuesday afternoon. But the wind is a problem—mostly cross-onshore and choppy, especially in the afternoon with S winds at 12 mph. The morning of the 28th is glassy, but the swell direction and short period don’t make for great waves.

Finally, there’s a little glimmer on Wednesday, July 29th . The morning is glassy, with 4 ft of swell from the SSE, period 8 seconds, and combined energy of 125 (moderate). That’s the best we’ve got. The water temp is about average for the time of year, but there’s no anomaly to report. It’s surfable, but ordinary. The afternoon goes cross-onshore and ruins it.

Honestly, there’s no day here that’s a true standout. The waves are small, the period is short, and the wind is rarely your friend. If you’re really keen, the morning of July 29th is your best bet for a clean, glassy session on tiny waves. But don’t expect much.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 24°C on Fri night, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

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106
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82
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
11:54PM3.37m
12:38PM2.90m
00:50AM3.35m
1:31PM2.95m
1:44AM3.26m
2:23PM2.96m
2:37AM3.12m
3:14PM2.94m
3:30AM2.94m
4:04PM2.88m
4:25AM2.75m
4:55PM2.82m
5:21AM2.57m
5:46PM2.75m
Low Tide
6:21AM-0.38m
6:29PM-0.05m
7:13AM-0.37m
7:24PM-0.04m
8:04AM-0.30m
8:19PM0.01m
8:54AM-0.19m
9:14PM0.09m
9:43AM-0.04m
10:10PM0.18m
10:33AM0.14m
11:07PM0.27m
11:25AM0.31m
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Information about the Kennebunk Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kennebunk Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kennebunk Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kennebunk Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Kennebunk Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Kennebunk Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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